Final - Squads GB v Shropshire

A warm welcome to the Shropshire players, committee & supporters and of course to our match officials for today’s game! Let’s all enjoy a good game of rugby!

Unfortunately, the weather took its toll on the Shrewsbury RFC pitch and almost inevitably the last round-robin game between these two finalists had to be cancelled. A wise decision with due consideration to Shrewsbury RFC’s league commitments on their wonderful pitch.

However, tonight’s game is expected to be a scorcher! Both teams have racked up over 35 points each in two thrilling encounters against a tough Worcs & Here RFU. W&H did not go quietly! Super open rugby where both forwards and backs played skilful and expansive rugby. W&H conceded 76 but scored 61 which shows that whilst both of the finalists know where the try line is, they also concede and opportunities are there, ‘Who Dares Wins’ maybe.

Greater Birmingham, twelve clubs represented with one debutante winning his ‘cap’. The commitment of players from our junior clubs has been magnificent again this season. Great to see Edwardian FC and Old Saltleians RFC well represented and many thanks to both clubs for hosting the two trials sessions in horrendously wet conditions.

Shropshire, eight clubs represented with one debutante. Bridgnorth providing half of the squad.Welcome to the debutantes – GB Rugby’s George Rea of Edwardian FC and to Shropshire’s Dan Austin of Bridgnorth.